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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.

Date of Patent:
Aug. 06, 1996

Filed:

Jun. 10, 1992
Applicant:
Inventors:

C Richard Hamilton, Arvada, CO (US);

Ross M Gustafson, Golden, CO (US);

Assignee:

Biochem Systems, Wichita, KS (US);

Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B08B / ; B08B / ; C11D / ; B01D / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
134 10 ; 134 26 ; 134 40 ; 210651 ; 510238 ; 510244 ; 510254 ; 510245 ; 510109 ; 510365 ; 510417 ; 510461 ; 510505 ;
Abstract

Disclosed is a method and system for the efficient recycling of components involved in removing water insoluble contaminants from the surface of articles. A physically emulsified terpene-containing composition is applied to the surface of articles to effectively remove water insoluble contaminants. Following application, the physically emulsified composition quickly separates, releasing the contaminants and terpene from the water. The water, terpene and contaminants are separated for reuse in accordance with the present process. The physically emulsified composition includes between about 2 weight percent and about 40 weight percent of a terpene in water.


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